President Trump approved a disaster declaration for Custer, Dewey, Harmon, Roger Mills, and Woodward counties.

Federal funds will help local governments with the cost of repairs, from wildfires that caused nearly $7 million in damage.

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Governor Mary Fallin says FEMA approved disaster assistance for five counties in western Oklahoma to help with recovery from wildfires in April.

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